We don't know too much right now. We are having a series of tests. It all started a month ago when Emory had a bladder infection. After the infection cleared she still had blood and protein in her urine so we were going to see a uriologist...but another infection quickly insued and turned into a UTI and she began hurting in her kidney area. We are getting over that infection and are now working with an kidney doctor at Cooks.
She has had repeat urninalysis' and we had a renal ultrasound that showed Emory's kidneys are different sizes a little more that what normal would be. So with the repeat infections and asymetrical kidneys we now will do another test called a VCUG this Wednesday to do x-rays of her bladder, ureter and kidneys to see if she is having backflow (reflux) and if so where it is happening.
We should know more when we get the result of that test. It will tell us if she needs surgery to fix this or if it is something she may grow out of. So until then, we request your prayers.
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Poor Em - I didn't know she was having any problems at all we will definitely be praying for her!
Praying for an EASY as possible test for Em, peace during the testing for you, and concise test results/diagnosis so this problem can be fixed quickly. Love you guys!
We went through this exact thing with Adrienne, our 8 yr. old.
I'll be praying about that test! No fun!
Praying a painless procedure over Em & praying peace over momma:)
Still praying for all 3 of you! Hope the test and the results are both very quick!
I'll be praying hard tomorrow. Call if you need anything!
I happened upon your blog from a link on my Cousin's blog. My 7 yr old son had this same problem when he was 3. After a VCUG he was found to have urine that went back up into his kidneys causing the infections. He grew out of it after 2 years, and he took antibiotics daily to prevent infections. I will pray for you; for me the kidney issue feels like a distant past until I read your story; I remember the fear of the unknown. I pray they find the answers with the test.
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